New PFLAG Chapter Forms Safe Space in Lawrence
A group of Lawrence moms started a local PFLAG chapter to support LGBTQ people and families. They stress the need for a stigma free environment and to provide life saving assistance, noting Lawrence had lacked a local chapter in the organization’s 50 year history. Janis Guyot, the president, says the group found dedicated women and completed a lengthy, laborious process to establish the chapter.
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DA ends prosecution in 2016 Eudora day care death case
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced the decision to cease prosecution of Carrody Buchhorn who was accused of killing a baby at a Eudora day care in 2016 citing lack of evidence. The news release was issued Wednesday evening.
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Homeless Programs Coordinator Jenn Wolsey to resign
Jenn Wolsey the homeless programs coordinator for the city of Lawrence plans to step down. The resignation follows controversy over a mid December decision to close the city camp for the homeless in North Lawrence which was reversed days later prompting questions about her future with the department.
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Quail Run Teacher Wins Kansas Horizon Award
Quail Run Elementary teacher Julia Ferguson was named a Kansas Horizon Award winner for exemplary teaching in her second year. Lawrence District had earlier honored her with a Lawrence Horizon Award and nominated her for state recognition. KSDE regional committees selected up to four elementary teachers per region, with Ferguson to be honored at a KEEN conference luncheon in February.
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